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Welcome To Normal

By Nick Earls
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Welcome To Normal by Nick Earls is a collection of stories exploring the nuances of ordinary lives with wit and insight. Each story delves into the complexities of relationships, personal transformation, and the subtle shifts that occur in everyday situations. The characters navigate distinct circumstances, rendering a rich tapestry of life's unpredictability and depth, balanced with an empathetic humour.
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You might enjoy this collection of stories if you're drawn to exploring the quiet complexities of everyday life, where seemingly ordinary moments reveal unexpected depth and emotion. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate humour and subtle observations that capture the intricacies of human relationships and experiences.

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This collection of stories showcases the calibre and versatility of Nick Earls at his perceptive best.

An Australian wine-maker tries to crack the Taiwanese market. Two holiday-makers in Spain decide to tell a lie about each other every meal. A man drives home from work trying not to dwell on what he has just done.

From Arizona to Taipei to suburban Brisbane, Nick Earls's characters lead ordinary lives that, in these stories, become far from ordinary. Ranging widely in style, setting, and narrator, Welcome to Normal vividly captures the uniqueness of the everyday through its author's eye for detail and his unfailing aim at the human heart.

By turns playful and thought-provoking, these stories showcase the calibre and versatility of Nick Earls at his perceptive best.

'A writer hitting his straps with gusto.' - The Australian

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Welcome To Normal by Nick Earls is praised for its engaging storytelling and rich character development. Reviews highlight Earls' ability to capture slice-of-life moments with warmth, humour, and poignancy. Readers appreciate the collection's exploration of everyday life and relationships, finding it relatable and thought-provoking.

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ISBN: 9781864711547

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vintage (Australia)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Nick Earls is the author of fourteen books, including bestselling novels Zigzag Street, Bachelor Kisses and Perfect Skin. 48 Shades of Brown was awarded Book of the Year (older readers) by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000. The True Story of Butterfish was also performed as a play. His most recent novel is The Fix.

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